CPUtilities is a complete software solution for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition.  Comprised
of a rich variety of Rapid Application Development (RAD) tools, robust solutions can be efficiently
implemented without traditional programming.

CPUtilities is also packaged as a single price solution available in a Full or Lite version.  There are
no confusing option lists complicating the task of matching software components to real world
problem solving.  All features are included with the runtime license and development licenses are
absolutely free!
OPC

CPUtilities supports OPC drivers for more than one field device type in a single system.  
Even multiple vendor's OPC Servers can be integrated into a single solution allowing
horizontal data movement over their supported PLC and field instrumentation drivers.

Relational Database

ODBC is used to store process and historical data in industry standard databases.  Each
system must include a database from at least one vendor.  Solutions may additionally be
constructed with multiple databases from one or more vendor's offerings.

Historical Reporting

Analyzing production data could not be any easier with the built in report templates and point
and click data selection interface.  Even novice users will be creating powerful reports in
just minutes.  Data may also be seamlessly exported into Microsoft Excel for more advanced
analysis and trending features.  Utilizing special purpose packages such as Crystal Reports
is possible since all process data is maintained in an industry standard database.

Process Graphics

CPUtilities provides built in templates for creating process information and setpoint entry
screens.  High quality graphical displays may be incorporated utilizing Generic Logic's
Graphics Builder.  Generic Logic Inc. provides a wealth of widget libraries containing
predefined drawings for such items as tanks, valves, buttons, knobs, gauges, and trending
allowing professional, vector based displays to be seamlessly integrated into the solution.

Distributed Processing

Solutions may be easily scaled from a standalone personal computer up to advanced,
multi-processing environments.  Utilizing Distributed
COM, CPUtilities centralizes data in the
RTDB allowing processing of field information to be efficiently shared across a network.  
Network client's can be added to the system without any additional licensing or cost.

Security

Based on the Microsoft NT Security Model, CPUtilities provides an extremely flexible and
secure environment for mission critical information.  Each data point is assigned to a
user
group
with an access level.  System users are granted rights to these tags as well as to the
individual applications comprising the
CPUtilities suite of development tools.

Telemetry

From it's conception, CPUtilities was designed as a powerful environment for moving data
between process control equipment residing at local and remote locations.  With standard
support for common modems and IP networks,
CPUtilities extends support to non-standard
wireless and wired devices through a simple scripting language.  This feature eases the
integration into existing solutions and insures compatibility with future data transport
technologies.
TagEdit
DBEdit
DBReport
PCon
OPClient
QuickWatch
VoiceAlarm is a standalone application allowing interaction with a control system using a common
telephone and handset.  Supporting off the shelf voice capable modems, process exceptions are
played in the operators voice allowing acknowledgement through touch tone entries made from the
handset.

VoiceAlarm monitors process alarms using OPC,  ODBC, and direct connection to the CPUtilities
RTDB.  Alarm messages are recorded using an inexpensive microphone attached to a standard
sound card.
VoiceAlarm
CPUtilities
HARDWARE
  • 2 GHz Pentium Processor or Greater
  • 512 Meg of System Memory or Higher
  • 40 Gig Hard Drive or Larger (database size dictates hard disk requirement)
  • Video Adapter Capable of at least 1024 x 768 Resolution
  • 1 Parallel Port

    Additional hardware such as Serial Ports and LAN Adapters may be required depending
    on type of data transport needed for field device connectivity.
  SOFTWARE
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional or XP Professional
  • ODBC Compliant Driver and Database
  • OPC Server with Drivers for Each Brand of Field Device
    OPC Servers must support the Data Access Specification Version 2.x.  To utilize the
    dynamic OPC configuration load feature typically required by Telemetry solutions, the
    OPC Server must also support the IPersistFile interface.
  • GLG Graphics Builder Professional or Enterprise Edition
    Generic Logic Inc's Graphics Builder is required to create graphical process displays.  
    CPUtilities is based on the GLG Standard API, therefore no royalties are required to
    distribute solutions containing GLG drawings.
VoiceAlarm
HARDWARE
  • 2 GHz Pentium Processor or Greater
  • 256 Meg of System Memory or Higher
  • 40 Gig Hard Driver or Larger
  • Sound Card Capable of Wave File Record and Playback
  • Microphone
    Microphone must be designed to work with the provided jack on the Sound Card.
  • 1 Parallel Port
  • Voice Capable Modem or Telephony Board
    Telephony boards supporting the TAPI 3 specification are compatible.  Intel Corporation
    provides several cards in their Dialogic line of products.  Less expensive PCI modems,
    such as Creative Technology Ltd's, Modem Blaster work well.  These modem types
    must support the Telephone Answering Machine (TAM) feature and are usually based
    on the Conexant chip set.
  SOFTWARE
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP Professional
  • TAPI 3.x Service Provider
    Provided with the Voice Card or Modem Driver.
  • ODBC Compliant Driver and Database
    CPUtilities Poll Node Runtime License (Full)
    Each Computer Running OPClient with an OPC Server Connection
    Requires a Poll Node Runtime License.
$1995.00
    CPUtilities Poll Node Runtime License (Lite)
    Standalone OPClient License.   Note that Full and Lite versions cannot be
    mixed in a networked solution.
$845.00
    CPUtilities Workstation Node Runtime License
    Lite version does not support networked workstations.
No Charge
    CPUtilities Development License
No Charge
    VoiceAlarm Runtime License
$995.00
    Generic Logic Inc. GLG Graphics Builder
    Development License for Drawing Process Graphic Screens.
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